More food styling for photographers and stylists : a guide to creating your own appetizing art

Thanks to the exploding popularity of food-based television shows (entire networks, even), websites, books, and magazines, food stylists and food photographers are in more demand today than ever before. While there are many amazing opportunities for creative professionals to showcase their work in ads, cookbooks, blogs, and food packaging, there is also more competition for these jobs. Whether you are a food stylist who works alongside photographers or a food photographer yourself, you'll find everything you need to know to give your portfolio that little extra push in this expert guide by three professionals with decades of experience in each field. More Food Styling for Photographers covers topics that Linda, Jean Ann, and Brad's fans have been asking for, such as shooting food on location, working with packaged foods, building the perfect breakfast shot, and more. Clients and foodies eat with their eyes first, so don't be afraid to play with your food - make sure it's YOUR image that whets their appetite! \*Step-by-step photographs show you exactly how to build your hero, from start to finish \*Extended "photographer's comment" sections explain what works about the shot, and what steps were taken to get there \*Handy shopping lists ensure that you'll have everything you need on hand to complete your assignments FRONT COVER......Page 1 MORE FOOD STYLING FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS AND STYLISTS......Page 2 COPYRIGHT PAGE......Page 3 DISCLAIMER......Page 5 CONTENTS......Page 6 ABOUT THE AUTHORS......Page 10 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS......Page 13 PREFACE......Page 16 CHAPTER 1 BUILDING YOUR PORTFOLIO......Page 21 Where to Start?......Page 22 Our Test Shot: “Living Food”......Page 35 CHAPTER 2 BEER AND COCKTAILS......Page 45 Beer......Page 46 Cocktails......Page 55 CHAPTER 3 STYLING PACKAGED FOODS......Page 79 Pizza......Page 81 Styling Peas and other Vegetables for Serving Suggestion Images......Page 105 CHAPTER 4 SOUPS......Page 113 Designing the Set......Page 114 Styling a Clear Soup with Solid Ingredients......Page 116 Styling Blended Opaque Soup......Page 125 CHAPTER 5 TACOS......Page 133 Prepping Taco Shells......Page 134 Prepping Taco Ingredients......Page 136 CHAPTER 6 HOT DOGS......Page 149 Hot Dog Bun Selection......Page 150 Prep Steps for a Hot Dog Image......Page 152 Building a Hot Dog Rig......Page 154 CHAPTER 7 WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST?......Page 163 Pancakes......Page 164 Cereal......Page 179 Breakfast Smoothie......Page 186 CHAPTER 8 STYLING MONTAGE SHOTS......Page 193 General Information about Montage Images......Page 194 Creating Visual Interest in Montage Images by Adding Risers......Page 195 Montages Photographed from a High Angle......Page 196 CHAPTER 9 STYLING A FIRST COURSE FOR THE CAMERA......Page 209 The Process of Planning an Image......Page 210 Prepping and Styling Ceviche......Page 213 CHAPTER 10 TRICKS OF THE TRADE......Page 225 Catching a Pour or Splash in Action: Where to Begin?......Page 226 Drips......Page 239 Steam and Smoke......Page 247 CHAPTER 11 SHOOTING FOOD ON LOCATION......Page 261 Planning for a Location Photo Shoot Involving Food......Page 264 Some General Information about Location Photography......Page 265 Location Shoot 1......Page 267 Location Shoot 2......Page 283 APPENDIX......Page 293 INDEX......Page 303

Thanks to the exploding popularity of food-based television shows (entire networks, even), websites, books, and magazines, food stylists and food photographers are in more demand today than ever before. While there are many amazing opportunities for creative professionals to showcase their work in ads, cookbooks, blogs, and food packaging, there is also more competition for these jobs. Whether you are a food stylist who works alongside photographers or a food photographer yourself, you'll find everything you need to know to give your portfolio that little extra push in this expert guide by three professionals with decades of experience in each field. More Food Styling for Photographers covers topics that Linda, Jean Ann, and Brad's fans have been asking for, such as shooting food on location, working with packaged foods, building the perfect breakfast shot, and more. Clients and foodies eat with their eyes first, so don't be afraid to play with your food - make sure it's YOUR image that whets their appetite!